A teenager and his parents have come up with a way to encourage members of their community in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati to come together by inviting them to pop-up puppy parks.Troy Melynk, 19, has Angelman syndrome and is non-verbal. However, he loves to socialize with people, and after his parents brought home a new dog named Izzy, he gained a new passion for puppies, too. It was this positive change in his attitude that inspired Troy's parents to host pop-up puppy parks once a month for their community.Residents and their dogs can meet up and mingle, share a few treats and make some new friends at the park. Troy's mother says she is happy to see her son being recognized as a part of the community as a result of the puppy park gatherings.Watch the video above to learn more of Troy's story and to see the kinds of adorable pooches popping up at the puppy park.

A teenager and his parents have come up with a way to encourage members of their community in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati to come together by inviting them to pop-up puppy parks.

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Troy Melynk, 19, has Angelman syndrome and is non-verbal. However, he loves to socialize with people, and after his parents brought home a new dog named Izzy, he gained a new passion for puppies, too. It was this positive change in his attitude that inspired Troy's parents to host pop-up puppy parks once a month for their community.

Residents and their dogs can meet up and mingle, share a few treats and make some new friends at the park. Troy's mother says she is happy to see her son being recognized as a part of the community as a result of the puppy park gatherings.

Watch the video above to learn more of Troy's story and to see the kinds of adorable pooches popping up at the puppy park.